About Us: Sri Ramalingeshwara Swamy Temple

Located at a distance of 15 kms from Sangareddy and 60 kms from Medak, Nandi Kandi
is a quaint little village. Also known as Nandi, the village is famous for the star
shaped Ramalingeshwara Swamy Temple.
Constructed in the 11th century under the valiant Chalukyas, the Ramalingeswara
Temple at Nandikandi is well-known particularly for its unique shape. Also known
as Rameshwara, the temple is adorned with exquisite sculpture inherent in every
pillar and crevice. The four ornamental pillars in the Central hall or Navaranga
is one of its best specimens. Figures and forms from the Hindu pantheon, like those
of Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Narasimha, Varaha, Nataraja, Devi Mahishasur Mardini,
Devi Saraswati and Gaja Lakshmi grace the façade and side walls of the pillars.
The intricate carvings are made, a more interesting a watch, aided by the information
that each pillar is carved out of single blocks of stone.
The Garba Griha house the presiding deity of the temple Rameshwara Swamy and his
consort engraved on beautiful black stone. Some of the other sculptures include
those of Apsaras, dikpalakas, rakshasas, matrumurti and Darpan warriors. The temple
also provides a star shaped skylight provides a source of natural lighting. One
of the most attractive features of the temple is the huge ornamental Nandi Bull
that adorns the temple interiors. It is made out of black stone and attracts as
much attention as the presiding deity.
The Ramalingeshwara Temple is a unique specimen of architectural brilliance. Its
exquisite sculpture speaks volumes about the craftsmanship of the Chalukyan era.
The temple should not be missed if one wishes to experience the culture and heritage
inherited from the Chalukyan kings.

Location :

Country: India
State: Telangana
Ramalingeshwara, Siddipet

Temple Timings :

5:30 am to 7:00 pm

How to Reach :

– Distance from MGBS Hyderabad is 72 Kms (1.5 hours drive)
– Distance from Sangareddy Town is 15 Kms (20 min drive)
– Distance from Patancheru is 31 Kms (40 Min drive)
– Nandi Kandi can be reached from Hyderabad via Zaheerabad, Sadasivapet, Bidar or
Patanchervu. One can catch a bus going to any of these places and get down at Nandi
Kandi Bus Stop.
– Ramalingeswara Temple is 3 kms far from Nandi Kandi Bus Stop